Dr. Omar Akhtar, MD
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Dr. Omar Akhtar, MD is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Austin, TX and has been practicing for 9 years. He specializes in orthopedic surgery, joint replacement & reconstruction orthopedics, and more.Read his story
Capital City Orthopaedics, PA
12201 Renfert Way Ste 370
Austin, TX 78758Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
- CareSource
- Cigna
- Community Health Choice
- Federal Employee Program (FEP)
- Health Net
- HealthPlus
- HealthPlus Amerigroup
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
- Humana
- +Â 12Â More
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Top Care Areas
See how frequently Dr. Akhtar performs your care needs compared to other doctors.
Hip Sprain
very high
more than 99% of peers
Joint Pain
very high
more than 99% of peers
Knee Disorders
very high
more than 99% of peers
Dr. Akhtar's percentages are based on the rate of treatment compared to peers nationwide from insurance data. Learn more info about our data and this Top Care Areas component.
Dr. Akhtar's bio
This content was provided by Dr. Akhtar "Dr. Akhtar has over 12 years of experience with the evaluation and treatment of muscle, bone, and joint disorders. His focus and goal is to help you find what is causing your symptoms and then helping you towards a solution- whether it does or does not require surgical treatment. He is an expert in hip and knee surgery including joint replacement surgery for worn out and painful joints. He also have expertise with revision (also called "do-over") surgery for failed, painful, or worn out artificial joint replacements. He has an extra interest and experience in the evaluation and treatment of the young to middle aged adult with hip pain due to labral tears or hip impingement. There are only a few surgeons in the region who have experience in this field."
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Akhtar "I am an experienced, caring and trustworthy specialist in the evaluation and treatment of muscle, joint, and bone problems. My focus and goal is to help you find what is causing your symptoms and then helping you towards a solution- whether it does or does not require surgical treatment.
Please call my office with questions or to schedule an appointment. In most cases, we can see you within 7 days of your call!"
5 Â Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Joint Replacement & Reconstruction Orthopedics
- Non-Surgical Orthopedics
- Orthopedic Hip Surgery
- Orthopedic Knee Surgery
1 Â Board Certifications
- Orthopedic SurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery*
84 Â Conditions Treated
- Ankle Fracture
- Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
- Arthritis of the Elbow
- Ataxia
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Back Pain
- Bone Disorders
- Broken Arm
- Bursitis
- Cancer
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cervical Spine Myelopathy
- Chondrocalcinosis
- Chronic Pelvic Pain
- Clavicle Fracture
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
- Complications of Joint Prosthesis
- Difficulty With Walking
- Elbow Injuries
- Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
- Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
- Femur Fracture
- Foot Conditions
- Foot Fracture
- Fracture
- Fracture of Hand (incl. Fingers)
- Gait Abnormality
- Gout
- Hand Conditions
- Hand Fracture
- Hand Pain
- Heel Spur
- Hip Fracture
- Hip Pain
- Hip Sprain
- Internal Derangement of Knee
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Joint Pain
- Knee Disorders
- Knee Fracture
- Knee Injuries
- Knee Pain
- Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
- Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
- Limb Pain
- Low Back Pain
- Lupus
- Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
- Myelopathy
- Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
- Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
- Osteoarthritis of Hands
- Osteoarthritis of Hip
- Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
- Osteoarthritis of Knee
- Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
- Osteopenia
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
- Pelvic Fracture
- Pyogenic Arthritis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Scapular Fracture
- Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Scoliosis
- Shoulder Diseases
- Shoulder Dislocation
- Shoulder Disorders
- Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
- Shoulder Instability
- Shoulder Pain
- Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spine Deformities
- Spine Disorders
- Spondylitis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
- Tendonitis
- Tibia and Fibula Fractures
- Trigger Finger
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48 Â Procedures
- All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
- Ankle Surgery
- Arm Surgery
- Arthroscopic Surgery
- Carpal Tunnel Release
- Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
- Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Elbow Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
- Elbow Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
- Elbow Surgery
- Excision of Humerus
- Excision of Tibia or Fibula
- Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
- Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
- Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment
- Fracture Care
- Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Hip Arthroscopy
- Hip Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
- Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
- Hip Replacement
- Hip Replacement Revision
- Hip Surgery
- Joint Drainage
- Joint Replacement Surgery
- Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
- Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
- Knee Arthroscopy
- Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement Revision
- Knee Surgery
- Nerve Block, Somatic
- Neuroplasty
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
- Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
- Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
- Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Shoulder Fracture Treatment
- Shoulder Surgery
- Steroid Injection
- Synovial Biopsy
- Tendon Repair
- Trigger Point Injection
- Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for Texas.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- Rutgers UniversityUndergraduate School | Graduated 1996
- UMDNJ NEW JERSEY MEDICAL SCHOOLMedical School | Graduated 2003
- Michigan State UniversityInternship Hospital | Completed 2004
- Michigan State UniversityResidency Hospital | Completed 2008
- Perelman School of Medicine University of PennsylvaniaFellowship Hospital | Completed 2009
- Perelman School of Medicine University of PennsylvaniaOther Education | Completed 1997
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Languages Spoken
- English
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